Introduction to Image Template commands
If you're looking to streamline your image creation process, using templates can be a game-changer. When creating templates, there are several commands that you can use to make your workflow even more efficient.
The QBank template builder includes image processing commands — such as Auto Orient, Resize, Crop, and ICC Profile — that control how images are transformed when a template is applied. This guide provides a brief overview of each available command and when to use it. Click any command name to read its full documentation.
NOTE: Template options are applied in sequential order, which means the sequence in which you add commands directly affects the output. Reordering commands will produce different results.
What image processing commands are available in the QBank template builder?
- Auto orient - The "Auto Orient" command automatically orients an image based on the camera data used to capture it.
- Background - The "Background" command adds a custom background to transparent images.
- Clipping Path - The "Clipping Path" command applies a clipping path to an image if one is found.
- Colors - The "Colors" command restricts the number of colors in an indexed image that uses a palette.
- Crop - The "crop" command crops a rectangular area of an image.
- Depth - The "depth" command specifies the bit depth of an image for different levels of color or grayscale accuracy and detail.
- Extent - The "extent" command manipulates the image sizes and aspect ratios for specific uses and display formats.
- ICC Profile - The "ICC profile" command manages ICC profiles to ensure accurate color representation.
- Max JPEG file size (bytes) - The "Max JPEG file size" command manages the size and quality of JPEG images for specific uses and external tools.
- Mirror - The "mirror" command flips an image either horizontally or vertically.
- Modify SVG Color - The "Modify SVG Color" command modifies the colors of an SVG image.
- Place image - The "Place image" command selects the image to be placed and adjusts several parameters for how it will be applied to the media.
- Quality - The "quality" command adjusts the compression level of an image.
- Remove background - The "Remove background" command removes the background of an image and replaces it with transparency.
- Remove profiles - The "Remove profiles" command removes specific color profiles from an image.
- Resize - The "resize" command resizes an image according to given width and height parameters.
- Rotate - The "rotate" command adjusts the orientation of an image with various configuration options for greater control.
- Sharpen - The "Sharpen" command enhances image quality by bringing out its details and edges.
- Strip Profiles - The "strip profiles" command removes any metadata profiles or comments embedded within the image file.
- Trim - The "trim" command quickly and easily removes unwanted edges from an image.
- Write metadata to file - The "write metadata to file" command in QBank allows you to add metadata to a file.
QBank's image processing commands give you precise control over how images are transformed in your templates. Whether you need to modify an SVG, adjust color profiles, or resize an image to a specific aspect ratio, there is a command to suit your needs. Use these commands together to build templates optimized for your workflows.